Culturefest to be held Nov. 5
The University of Maine Office of International Programs and International Student Association will host a daylong celebration of cultures Saturday, Nov. 5 in the New Balance Student Recreation Center.
The 29th annual Culturefest will feature international cultural exhibits, food, children’s activities, a style show and performances from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The family-friendly event is free and open to the public, and provides the university’s international students a place to showcase their talents and traditions.
This year, roughly 50 countries will be represented by more than 150 student participants. Organizers expect about 1,500 visitors from the campus and surrounding communities.
New this year will be a Native American table in the exhibit area, as well as representation by the Black Student Union and Maine Folklife Center.
“Participation of these groups highlights some of the many cultures existing within the U.S. and even within Maine,” says Sayoko Mori, coordinator of international programming and outreach in the Office of International Programs.
Culturefest participants and attendees who complete a short survey will be entered into a prize drawing. Survey results will be used to plan next year’s 30th anniversary event.
More information on Culturefest is available online or by calling 581.3437.